Science
Discover the scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations being pioneered across Harvard’s labs and centers.
A Harvard Astrophysicist Explains the Bizarre Behavior of a Supergiant Star
The dimming and rapid rotation of Betelgeuse may be caused by a hidden companion.
by Saima Sidik
Harvard arts and sciences enrollment, faculty growth
Highlights from Dean Michael D. Smith’s annual report
Cherry Murray, dean of engineering and applied sciences school, to step down
Led school during period of rapid growth—and huge ambitions
Harvard faculty for divestment hold public forum, meet privately with Faust
In a private meeting with University leaders and a public forum, faculty group pushes for divestment.
Harvard School of Public Health $350-million endowment
A transformative endowment gift from Gerald L. Chan and family
History turns toward the global, the scientific, and the quantitative
Scholars pursue sweeping new interpretations of the human past.
John Muir
A brief life of a Scottish-American conservationist
Magnetic Waves show promise in treatment of bipolar disorder and depression
Researchers at Mclean Hospital develop a magnet that treats depression and bipolar disorder
Harvard's Douglas Melton creates functional insulin-producing human beta cells
Douglas Melton creates working beta cells from stem cells for eventual use in treatment of Type 1 diabetes.
Research into medical marijuana and cognitive function
Novelist Patricia Cornwell donates $500,000 to McLean program studying the drug's effect on cognitive function.
Harvard engineering dean Cherry Murray honored
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences dean receives the National Medal of Technology and Innovation